By Dr Qurrat van den Blink, Radiation Oncologist, Joondalup/Wembley
Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common and disabling conditions seen in general practice.
Many patients fall into a difficult therapeutic gap: too symptomatic for conservative care alone, yet not severe enough for joint replacement.
Low-dose radiotherapy (RT), long used in Europe, is now re-emerging as a potential option for selected patients with persistent pain and moderate disease. ...
Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common and disabling conditions seen in general practice.
Many patients fall into a difficult therapeutic gap: too symptomatic for conservative care alone, yet not severe enough for joint replacement.
Low-dose radiotherapy (RT), long used in Europe, is now re-emerging as a potential option for selected patients with persistent pain and moderate disease. ...
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